Latest News in Nigeria Today Monday 28th October 2019
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FG launches garment factory for security agencies
The Federal Government has launched a modern garment factory to produce uniforms for the armed forces and other security agencies in the country.
This is to ensure standardisation and guard against the misuse of military and security uniforms by impostors and criminals in Nigeria.
Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
He said the launching of the garment factory, which was tagged, DICON-SUR Corporate Wears Nigeria Limited, was held at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) at Kakuri, Kaduna.
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Edo APC chieftain berates Obaseki over poor handling of fire incident in the state
Former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Godwin Obaseki and All Progressives Congress, APC Chieftain, Prince John Mayaki, has berated the Obaseki-led administration over its poor handling of the fire incident that took place at the Santana market where over 300 shops were razed down and millions of goods lost.
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*-worker-locks-up-client-in-room-steals-jeep-others-after-having-s**/ Alleged s** worker locks up client in room, steals jeep, other valuables after having s**
By Evelyn Usman
A 23-year-old alleged commercial s** worker, who posed as a sales agent, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Toyota jeep, phones and other valuables from a man who contracted her services.
The victim identified simply as Patrick, who resides at Toyin street Ikeja, Lagos disclosed that he met the suspect, Deborah Nwachukwu, at Shoprite, Ikeja, selling some cleaning products for a company. He stated that he invited her to come clean his apartment, last weekend, with an agreement to pay her N20,000 for the service.
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United overcome Norwich, despite double Krul penalty save
Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul saved two VAR-awarded penalties but could not stop Manchester United from picking up their first Premier League away win in eight months with a 3-1 victory at Carrow Road.
READ ALSO: Arsenal held by Palace, as VAR takes centre stage at Emirates Stadium
Scott McTominay 21 gave United the lead before Krul denied Marcus Rashford from the spot after Ben Godfrey was controversially judged to have fouled Dan James in the box.
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Former APGA senatorial candidate in Abia quits partisan politics
Mr Chidi Ajaegbu, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for Abia Central Senatorial District in the February polls, on Sunday announced his resignation from the party.
Addressing newsmen in Aba on Sunday, Ajaegbu also said that he had decided to quit partisan politics for now to pursue his humanitarian services.
He attributed his decision to the lingering leadership crisis that had torn APGA into two factions at the state and national levels.
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Jummai’s Death: Buhari condoles Balewa’s family
…approves presidential jet to evacuate her remains
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the late Prime Minister, on the loss of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, Balewa’s last surviving wife, who died on Sunday.
The President’s condolence message is communicated through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Sunday.
In the message sent through the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, President Buhari said: “It was with the deepest sense of sorrow that I have learnt of the tragic demise of Hajiya Jummai Tafawa Balewa.
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Arsenal held by Palace, as VAR takes centre stage at Emirates Stadium
VAR took center stage in a pulsating encounter at Emirates Stadium as Crystal Palace fought back from two goals down to secure a battling 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
In a game that saw Granit Xhaka clash with his own fans following his second-half substitution, Roy Hodgson’s side benefitted from two VAR calls after Arsenal had raced into a two-goal advantage following goals from Sokratis Papastathopoulos and David Luiz.
ALSO READ: Liverpool come from behind to beat Tottenham at Anfield
The first came when the visitors were correctly awarded a penalty after Calum Chambers felled Wilfried Zaha in the penalty area.
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Breaking: Wife of late Tafawa Balewa, Jummai dies at 85
By Charles Agwam
Widow of Nigeria’s former Prime Minister, Jummai Abubakar Tafawa Balewa has been confirmed dead.
Confirming her death, granddaughter of the late prime minister, Hajara Wanka said the late prime minister’s wife died of heart failure.
READ ALSO: First Nigerian female science graduate, Jibowu dies at 95
Vanguard learned from Balewa’s granddaughter that his widow died in Lagos in the early hours of Sunday after a protracted illness.
She added that, before her death, the widow had visited India for medical help, where she was treated.
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Liverpool come from behind to beat Tottenham at Anfield
Liverpool recovered from the shock of going behind in the first minute to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday and restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Jordan Henderson equalised after the break before Mo Salah tucked away a penalty to complete the comeback as Liverpool’s marauding start to the season continues.
ALSO READ: Mane, Salah combine to maintain Liverpool’s perfect start
Harry Kane’s stooping header after Son Heung-min’s deflected shot hit the crossbar had given Tottenham a dream start in their bid to win at Anfield for the first time in eight years.
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Mentally deranged man allegedly smashes 1yr old baby to death
Tragedy struck weekend in Isheri area of Lagos, after a man said to be mentally deranged, attacked a one-year-old baby, killing her on the spot.
The suspect, Isiaka Ayobami, according to residents of Ayo Ijaiye street, had been suffering from mental disorder for long.
It was gathered that the unsuspecting baby girl identified as Nana Aishat Isiaka, was with her mother, when the Ayobami, who lives almost adjacent the baby’s parents, suddenly seized her from the mother.
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